Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 92.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 92.7%
- Retention Rate
- 96.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $91,565
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 83.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $148/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $130,517 | $78,044 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $127,087 | $90,787 |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies. | Master | $122,038 | |
| Public Health. | Master | $122,038 | $53,550 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $119,805 | $68,800 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $117,572 | $76,096 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $114,324 | $139,857 |
| Marketing. | Master | $111,620 | $60,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $104,192 | $65,875 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $102,409 | $14,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $93,249 | $90,637 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $91,744 | $41,872 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $80,309 | $9,644 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $73,446 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $73,321 | $60,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Vanderbilt graduates earn a median of $91,565 ten years after graduation, placing them among the highest-earning alumni nationwide. The typical monthly loan payment of $148 represents just 1.9% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. With median debt of only $14,000, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.15 is strongly favorable compared to the national average of 0.30 for private universities. Vanderbilt's strong alumni network in finance, consulting, healthcare, and technology helps explain these robust earnings. The 93.6% employment rate and 83.55% loan repayment rate further demonstrate graduate success. This represents a strong return on investment despite the high sticker price.